Customs clearance responsibility
The buyer understands and confirms that this transaction is a cross-border transaction. The goods need to be transported from the seller’s country/region to the destination country/region specified by the buyer. As the importer, the buyer has the primary responsibility for handling the customs import clearance procedures for the goods at the destination country/region, including but not limited to:
Ⅰ. Providing the required personal or company identification information, tax numbers and other relevant documents as requested by the customs;
Ⅱ. Cooperating with the customs for inspection, declaration and other procedures of the goods;
Ⅲ. Complying with all laws, regulations and policy requirements regarding imported goods in the destination country/region.
Ⅳ. Taxes, fees and expenses
- Tariffs and Import Taxes: All tariffs, import taxes, value-added tax (VAT), consumption tax, customs surcharges, and other taxes (collectively referred to as “import taxes”) that may be imposed when goods are imported to the destination country/region are entirely borne by the buyer. The prices shown by the seller in the order usually do not include these import taxes.
- Uncertainty: The amount, rate, and collection requirements of import taxes are independently determined by the customs and tax authorities of the destination country/region based on their current laws and regulations, the value of the goods, their category, and their origin, etc. The seller cannot pre-determine the specific amount of these fees and is not responsible for any estimation of such amounts.
- Third-party Expenses: The buyer is responsible for storage fees, demurrage fees, agency fees, and other related charges arising from customs clearance.
Payment and Cooperation
Ⅰ. The buyer shall promptly pay all import taxes and related fees upon the request of the customs or logistics service provider to ensure the smooth customs clearance of the goods.
Ⅱ. If the buyer fails to pay the import taxes in a timely manner or fails to provide the necessary documents for customs clearance, it may result in delays in customs clearance, seizure by the customs, fines, or forced return of the goods. All additional costs (such as storage fees, return shipping fees, processing fees) and losses arising therefrom shall be borne by the buyer.
Ⅲ. The buyer agrees that, in order to complete the customs clearance procedures, the seller or the logistics service provider designated by the seller has the right to provide the necessary order and consignee information to the destination customs and relevant departments.
Handling of failed customs clearance
If the goods cannot be cleared due to the buyer’s reasons (including but not limited to refusing to pay import taxes, being unable to provide valid customs clearance documents, violating import control regulations, etc.), the seller has the right to choose:
Ⅰ. Require the buyer to resolve the clearance obstacles within a reasonable period;
Ⅱ. Dispose of the goods or arrange for their return. All the expenses incurred (including but not limited to return shipping costs, taxes, handling fees) will be deducted from the refundable amount to be returned to the buyer. Any shortfall will be recoverable by the seller from the buyer;
Ⅲ. Consider the buyer as in breach of contract. The seller may cancel the order and have the right to hold the buyer accountable in accordance with the other terms of this agreement.
Seller’s assistance
The seller shall, upon the reasonable request of the buyer, provide the necessary commercial invoices, packing lists, origin information and other documents required for customs clearance. The value declaration of the goods provided by the seller will be based on the actual transaction amount. If the buyer requests the seller to make false or inaccurate declarations, the seller has the right to refuse, and the buyer will bear all legal consequences arising therefrom alone.
Important Note: The customs policies of various countries are complex and may change at any time. Before placing an order, the buyer is responsible for consulting the customs or tax authorities of the destination country/region to understand the relevant import restrictions, prohibitions, and tax estimation. By completing the order, the buyer indicates that they have read, understood, and agreed to bear all the responsibilities under this clause.
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